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Learners often need space to share ideas and/or resources, to write together. This section looks at the use of a ‘wiki’ (a website which can be added to and edited by any number of people) for these purposes. | |||
So what is a wiki? A wiki is a website for sharing and developing ideas, materials, plans etc. Any page of the website can be changed by anyone (sometimes usernames and passwords are needed, sometimes edits can be anonymous). Only one person can edit any one page at one time but as soon as they have finished and saved, anyone else can then edit it. | So what is a wiki? A wiki is a website for sharing and developing ideas, materials, plans etc. Any page of the website can be changed by anyone (sometimes usernames and passwords are needed, sometimes edits can be anonymous). Only one person can edit any one page at one time but as soon as they have finished and saved, anyone else can then edit it. | ||
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You might like to look at some existing wikis that are used for learning and teaching and share thoughts about how they are being used. | You might like to look at some existing wikis that are used for learning and teaching and share thoughts about how they are being used. | ||
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'''Wiki Structure''' | |||
'''Thinking about structure''' <br /> Wikis, like any other website can have different structures to suit different contexts. These range from a single web page to a series of linked web pages both of which can be edited by individuals or groups of people. | '''Thinking about structure''' <br /> Wikis, like any other website can have different structures to suit different contexts. These range from a single web page to a series of linked web pages both of which can be edited by individuals or groups of people. | ||
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* [http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/resource/view.php?id=1209&direct=1 ‘The potential of wikis in the classroom’] Fountain (2005) - available [[file:The potential of wikis in the classroom.doc| here]] | * [http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/resource/view.php?id=1209&direct=1 ‘The potential of wikis in the classroom’] Fountain (2005) - available [[file:The potential of wikis in the classroom.doc| here]] | ||
* [http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/resource/view.php?id=1206&direct=1 ‘The good, the bad and the wiki’] Wheeler, Yeomans and Wheeler (2008) - available [[file:The good, the bad and the wiki.doc| here]] | * [http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/resource/view.php?id=1206&direct=1 ‘The good, the bad and the wiki’] Wheeler, Yeomans and Wheeler (2008) - available [[file:The good, the bad and the wiki.doc| here]] | ||
* [http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/resource/view.php?id=1207&direct=1 ‘A five stage model for the use of a wiki’] Wheeler (2008) - available [[file:A five stage model for the use of a wiki.doc| here]]. <br/> <br/> You might also want to explore the VITAL resources on wikis.}} | * [http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/resource/view.php?id=1207&direct=1 ‘A five stage model for the use of a wiki’] Wheeler (2008) - available [[file:A five stage model for the use of a wiki.doc| here]]. <br/> <br/> You might also want to explore the VITAL resources on wikis.{{adaptedfrom|Sharing ideas - developing wikis (primary)/Resource|Whole|}} | ||
{{adaptedfrom|Learning together introducing wikis/Resource|BECTA|In 2008, Becta published the results of a study of the use of Web 2.0 tools in Key Stage 3 and 4 classrooms. You can access this report [[file:Becta report.pdf|here]], or in editable (.doc) format [[file:Becta report.doc|here]]. This is a lengthy report covering all aspects of Web 2.0 tools (including social networking and blogging) but there are some sections that focus on the use of wikis.Go to page 20 of the report for statistics relating to teacher perceptions of wikis and experiences of their use in the classroom. Reflect on the final bullet point that relates to use of wikis and their management. Think about whether wiki management could be an issue for you and your learners and how you might deal with this, for example, creating wikis for smaller groups and introducing a code of conduct. Add to your notes from the previous activities any further thoughts arising from your reading. | {{adaptedfrom|Learning together introducing wikis/Resource|BECTA|In 2008, Becta published the results of a study of the use of Web 2.0 tools in Key Stage 3 and 4 classrooms. You can access this report [[file:Becta report.pdf|here]], or in editable (.doc) format [[file:Becta report.doc|here]]. This is a lengthy report covering all aspects of Web 2.0 tools (including social networking and blogging) but there are some sections that focus on the use of wikis.Go to page 20 of the report for statistics relating to teacher perceptions of wikis and experiences of their use in the classroom. Reflect on the final bullet point that relates to use of wikis and their management. Think about whether wiki management could be an issue for you and your learners and how you might deal with this, for example, creating wikis for smaller groups and introducing a code of conduct. Add to your notes from the previous activities any further thoughts arising from your reading. | ||
Go to page 34 and read the section that considers the issues of private versus collaborative learning. An important point is made here about some learners who prefer their own private space for learning and therefore find it difficult to engage in collaborative activities. Reflect on whether any of your learners may have this preference and could find collaboration through a wiki to be difficult. Could you encourage such learners to become involved by careful selection of a small group of students to work on a wiki-based activity? Again, add any thoughts you have to your notes.}} | Go to page 34 and read the section that considers the issues of private versus collaborative learning. An important point is made here about some learners who prefer their own private space for learning and therefore find it difficult to engage in collaborative activities. Reflect on whether any of your learners may have this preference and could find collaboration through a wiki to be difficult. Could you encourage such learners to become involved by careful selection of a small group of students to work on a wiki-based activity? Again, add any thoughts you have to your notes.}} | ||
